Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Watches.
Watches - as a noun
A small portable timepiece
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ticker12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
horologe12timekeeper18timepiece15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
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duty periodshift11work shiftHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
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vigil9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surveillance17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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lookout11lookout manpicket14scout7sentinel8sentry9spotter9The rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
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vigil9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
religious riterite4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Watches - as a verb
Look attentively
Example: "Watch a basketball game"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Follow with the eyes or the mind
Example: "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"
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follow12keep an eye onobserve12watch overHypernyms (Closely Related)
check16check intocheck outcheck overcheck up ongo overlook intosuss outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
See or watch
Example: "View a show on television"
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catch12see3view10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
watch13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Observe with attention
Example: "They watched as the murderer was executed"
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look onHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
Example: "Watch out for pickpockets!"
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look outwatch outHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Observe or determine by looking
Example: "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Example: "I want to see whether she speaks french"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascertain11check16determine12find outlearn5see3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Example Sentences
"She bought two watches for her husband's birthday."
"The store sells a variety of luxury watches."
"He has a collection of antique watches."
"The watches in the shop window caught my attention."
"My brother is a watch enthusiast and owns over twenty watches."
Word Game Points
Is WATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, watches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is WATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, watches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWATCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is WATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, watches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.